2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Kia Borrego

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Kia Borrego were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,155 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2009 Kia Borrego
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model TrailBlazer Borrego
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4155 cc 3777 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 269 HP 272 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 267 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1920 mm


 

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